I enjoy readibg your blog! I am not sure if I should laugh or cry with you. You have some "winners" for patients; and some really messed up referring doctors, and PT's. However, maybe if my PT phrased my "goals" such as the one you shared with us some time ago; maybe I wouldn't be in PT anymore. What a way to increase the success rate of your PT clinic.

I just pray that none of my "ologists" have such good stories to tell about me on their blogs. That would be scary. I sure do try and be kind, polite, resonable and very thankful for their time and patience.

In fact, I know their favorite treats and I always come bearing those treats at all my appointments (and often treats for the office staff too).

So, if you were my neurologist, Diet Coke at every visit (and I am seen every 2-3 months to manage my condidtion). LOL! Some call me an butt kisser; I see it as an extra little thank you for putting up with everything they have to when it comes to my care.

Now for the real reason I commented for the first time ever! Way to go, Grumpy. I sure wonder why Dr. Prik hasn't had has car towed before. There is going to be one angry orthopod come Monday morning.

I also have to wonder where Dr. Prik will be sleeping tonight? Something tells me the Mrs. won't be to proud of her husband.

Your dedication is inspiring! Your patients are lucky to have you on their side. In the area I live there are very few neurologists and of those neurologists there are even less good ones; making it hard to find a neuro that meets my needs! Is that the case elsewhere? Anyone?

After 15 years I have HIT THE NEUROLOGY JACKPOT!

Sending "good vibes" your way, for a migraine free week full of your favorite patients and an endless supply of DIET COKE to get you through the rough appointments.

We have more than a few folks at the Hotel Rehab who salute you...especially when they can't get in their vehicles since no spaces are left or they're blocked from getting in their vans due to idiots parking in striped areas.

I'm surprised it was towed. Don't they usually just give you a ticket? Though, I suppose any car illegally parked can be towed. I bet with the ticket and towing, he's looking at $200-$300. Chump change for him, I suppose. At least he has to haul his keaster downtown to get his car.

This is where his arrogance caught up with him - for someone who would so blatantly abuse the parking laws like that, it is consistent behavior that he thought the tag expiration deadline didn't apply to 'big,important' people like him...

Major props to you, good sir. My moms fiancé has CP so we use his placard when he's with us (we call it hax parking). It's amazing to me how many jerks take advantage of things like that. Honestly I'd rather walk further than have to take apart his chair..load it..put it back together etc etc. I'm sure he'd rather walk too! Then you have jerks like dr. Prik taking up spots...argh!

Welcome to my whining!

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